English noun: oleic acid | |||
| 1. | oleic acid (substance) a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | monounsaturated fatty acid | ||
| Substance meronym | canola, canola oil, olive oil | ||